# Tantalizing Melon Medleys This Watermelon Salad Recipe Incorporates an Unusual Fruit Base By Emily Evans | Published 2011-07-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-salad References: [luxirare](http://luxirare.com/watermelon-salad-2/) & [luxirare](http://luxirare.com/) The thought of a Watermelon Salad may have you thinking of fruit salad, but this savory take on the popular pink melon will have you surprised and intrigued. As opposed to a baseless salad, this spectacular concoction uses watermelon as a dish to pile delicious arugula, goat cheese, tomatoes, red onions, sprouts and mangoes. If that delicious medley of toppings doesn't already have your mouth watering, then taking a look through the pictures of the making of Watermelon Salad should to it. To top it off, this recipe is vegan. Watermelon Salad is a delicious and unusual recipe to try out this summer! **Implications** - The incorporation of fruit and other [savory flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chili) continues to be a spectacular way to appeal to a variety on consumer taste buds. Pushing flavors like these to the limits should inspire businesses to do the same with their products, thereby creating [unusual hybrid products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-salads). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fruit-savory Fusion:** Creating unusual hybrid products by pushing the limits of incorporating fruit and savory flavors in different industries. - **Spectacular Taste Experiences:** Appealing to consumer taste buds by offering unique and unexpected flavor combinations. - **Vegan Creativity:** Exploring innovative vegan recipes that go beyond traditional expectations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Finding new ways to combine fruit and savory flavors to create exciting taste experiences in the food and beverage industry. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Offering unique and unexpected fruit-based dishes on menus to provide a memorable dining experience. - **Health and Wellness:** Developing and promoting vegan recipes that showcase creativity and innovation in the health and wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mix-and-Match Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-of-salade-samplers.md) - [Hydrating Melon Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela-watermelon-water.md) - [Summery Watermelon Acai Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-bowl.md) - [Nutritious Watermelon Smoothie Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanda-loca-smoothie.md) - [Antioxidant-Rich Spring Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-pomegranate-salad.md) - [Seasonal Watermelon-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-fields-salad.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Summertime Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-watermelon-smoothies.md) - [Canned Watermelon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela.md) - [Watermelon Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-iced-tea.md)